This book explores the idea of the poetic in radio and sound as
well as the concept of pure sound as poetry, both historically and
within a contemporary perspective, examining examples of makers and
works internationally.
The work examines the development of poetic forms in sound
broadcasting historically and geographically through chapters
taking narrative themes. It includes primary source material
gathered through interviews conducted by the author with
distinguished producers and poets. Among these are producers Piers
Plowright, Matt Thompson, Alan Hall, Simon Elmes and Julian May
(UK) Edwin Brys, (Belgium) Hildegard Westerkamp (Germany/Canada)
Chris Brookes (Canada) Robyn Ravlitch, Michael Ladd and Kaye
Mortley (Australia) as well as poets, including Michael Symmons
Roberts and Jeremy Hooker. There is a chapter on the poetic sound
in the natural world, which focuses in particular on the work of
the renowned UK sound recordist, Chris Watson.
Alongside audio poetry, the book discusses the spoken word
including documentaries and public announcements, the radio
feature, soundscapes, sonic art with contributions from key figures
such as Colin Black (Australia) and Marcus Leadley (UK)and the
poetry of the vernacular in speech and sound. It considers new
platforms for listening including podcasts and developments in
mobile technologies, examining the work of current practitioners
including Francesca Panetta, who is responsible for The Guardian's
podcasts as well as the award-winning Hackney Podcast, and Tim
Wright.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2012 |
First published: |
2012 |
Authors: |
Sean Street
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-60410-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Radio
|
LSN: |
0-415-60410-9 |
Barcode: |
9780415604109 |
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